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Top-secret Pentagon documents detailing Israel's military strategy against Iran surfaced on Iranian Telegram channels, sparking an urgent federal investigation.
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How did classified US satellite imagery analyzing Israeli Air Force and Navy preparations end up on social media?
Pentagon advisor Ariane Tabatabai, an Iranian-born intelligence officer with top-secret clearance, faces scrutiny over the unauthorized disclosure.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby declared President Biden's "deep concern" about the classified information breach.
Despite allegations, an internal Pentagon review concluded Tabatabai poses no immediate security threat and maintains her clearance status.
What makes this leak particularly sensitive? The documents reveal detailed US analysis of Israel's planned strikes on Iranian targets.
Fox News Pentagon correspondent Jennifer Griffin strongly disputes claims linking Tabatabai to the leak, citing direct communication with the advisor.
The compromised documents suggest Israel is preparing an expanded version of its previous attack near Isfahan using advanced missile systems.
Data breach statistics show a 68% increase in compromises from 2021 to 2022, placing this incident within a troubling trend.